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Clarke's barrister, George Thomas, told the court on Wednesday his client instructed him to "self-report his conduct" in early October amid civil proceedings in the Supreme Court to which he is a party.

Birketu is taking action against Westpac, Sportsbet, Tabcorp, Betfair and also Clarke.

Mr Thomas said over the past few months Clarke "has essentially been waiting for action to be taken on the back of the self-report".

He noted the 35-year-old checked himself into a psychiatric hospital in 2017 before being discharged.

He had since attended a gambling rehabilitation centre in Canberra, Mr Thomas said. He's also sought treatment from a psychiatrist in Sydney.

The police prosecutor didn't oppose bail, which magistrate Les Mabbutt granted with a number of conditions including a $5000 surety.

Clarke must stay at his parents' house in Port Macquarie and report to police twice a day.

He has also been banned from leaving NSW, drinking alcohol or taking non-prescribed drugs.

Clarke, wearing a dark button-up hoodie, appeared via video link during the brief hearing. His parents were in the public gallery.